Environmental Science Class Calendar - Marking Period 3 - '09-'10
Here you will find the session numbers, dates, questions of the day, lessons/activities,any papers that I have handed out in class, and what the homework for the day was. Keep in mind that there is also an “Assignment” box in class that contains all of the papers handed out. When you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to gather any papers or information about the time you were gone from this wiki, the "Assignment" box, and/or by asking a classmate about the lesson. If you are confused, ask a classmate. You are in high school now and are responsible for taking care of yourself. Please come to me as a last resource. I am happy to answer questions, though, once you have what you need and understand what you missed. This is also the place to find any papers that you may have lost.
Session#
Date
Question of the Day
Lesson/Activities
Handouts
Homework
1
1/27/10
List three words that come to mind when you hear Environmental Science.
Get to know you, Class Procedures and Expectations
Describe, in detail, the difference between biotic and abiotic factors.
Biotic/Abiotic Factors and Mind Map Vocab Project
1. Create an account on bubbl.us.
2. Check out the Mind Map Vocab page for directions and vocab list.
3. Start and keep your Mind Map Vocab project updated! (The list on the wiki will be updated, so keep checking back!)
Mind Map Vocab Project
Sign up for Mindmeister.com (You will then need to activate your account by clicking on the link in the email that they will send you!)
Study for Test on WEDNESDAY (Testing over 3 Learning Targets: Food Web, Biotic/Abiotic Factors & Biodiversity)
*Activate mindmeister account by clicking on link sent in email.
13
2/17/10
What will you work on if you finish the test early?
TEST
TEST over Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors & Biodiversity
*Activate mindmeister account by clicking on link sent in email.
14
2/18/10
What do you think happens over the years to a completely abandoned field?
Ecological Succession
In the textbook, write down the Lesson Review questions 1-7 from page 178. Read pages 172-175 and answer those 7 questions as you read. Be sure to take notes over any new vocabulary or concepts as you read, as well.
none (unless the questions aren't finished)
15
2/19/10
Describe the two types of Ecological Succession.
Ecological Succession, Limiting Factors and Carrying Capacity
1. Watch the Life After People video clip about Chernobyl and Ecological Succession.
2. View the notes taken in class about Limiting Factors and Carrying Capacity.
Use the (yellow) Exploring Population Statistics Worksheet from last class. Watch the Miniature Earth video (#4) and complete the assignment on the first page. www.miniature-earth.com
Create an account at www.edmodo.com (using your login and password from your mindmeister account). Use the class code that Mrs. Matthaei gives in class for your class period. Complete assignment (read article and respond) within edmodo. If you find that you need the class code again, please email me.
If not already done, complete the mini-assessment on the back of the yellow worksheet from last class.
Study for the Limiting Factors and Population TEST: next MONDAY
25
3/9/10
Which countries do you think have the highest/lowest total populations AND which have the highest/lowest growth rates?
Students begin Countries' Population Growth Rate activity. The worksheet is here: Countries Pop Growth Rate.doc
The directions for the activity can be found in this powerpoint: Countries’ Population Growth Rate Activity.ppt
Study for the Limiting Factors and Population TEST: MONDAY
26
3/10/10
Where do we see our highest population growth rates? Why is this an issue?
Population
Continue Countries' Population Growth Rate activity
If done early, read about China's One Child Policy & the World Population Prediction: China's One Child Policy page 1 China's One Child Policy page 2
Study for the Limiting Factors and Population TEST: MONDAY
27
3/11/10
EXPLAIN what you think humans' #1 issue is with the population growing the way it is. Why?
Study for the Limiting Factors and Population TEST: MONDAY
28
3/12/10
Why does it matter if some countries grow fast and others grow more slowly?
Limiting Factors and Population Review
Limiting Factors and Population Review
Study for the Limiting Factors and Population TEST: MONDAY (next class)
29
3/15/10
What are at least two things you have recently learned about other countries?
Limiting Factors and Population TEST
Limiting Factors and Population TEST
When finished with test, get out laptop and go to: NatGeo's Aftermath: Population Zero - read Overview, view videos if you'd like, then launch the Interactive to experience the aftermath!!!
none
30
3/16/10
Where do you think the majority of Earth's water is located? What about Earth's freshwater?
Water Pollution
Earth's Water Distribution Demonstration (look at water pollution packet)
View this for Water Pollution slides and video: Water Pollution Powerpoint to help fill out the following Water Pollution packet: Water Pollution Packet
Environmental Science Class Calendar - Marking Period 3 - '09-'10
Here you will find the session numbers, dates, questions of the day, lessons/activities,any papers that I have handed out in class, and what the homework for the day was. Keep in mind that there is also an “Assignment” box in class that contains all of the papers handed out. When you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to gather any papers or information about the time you were gone from this wiki, the "Assignment" box, and/or by asking a classmate about the lesson. If you are confused, ask a classmate. You are in high school now and are responsible for taking care of yourself. Please come to me as a last resource. I am happy to answer questions, though, once you have what you need and understand what you missed. This is also the place to find any papers that you may have lost.
Student Info/CFF
Laptop Agreement.
We defined and gave examples for each.
View the notes that you missed today and tomorrow:
1. Glossary of Ecosystem/Food Web terms: http://www.bigelow.org/edhab/glossary.html
2. "Fitting Algae into the Food Web" Background information:
3. Directions for the game:
4. Trophic Tables (learn about the roles of the organisms in your food web):
5. Game board:
6. Clues to help you out:
7. Questions to answer:
2. Check out the Mind Map Vocab page for directions and vocab list.
3. Start and keep your Mind Map Vocab project updated! (The list on the wiki will be updated, so keep checking back!)
1. "The Loss of Biodiversity" (Hippocampus audio/text)
2. "The Wild Classroom" - Biodiversity video
-Use the worksheet from last class.
-Here is a discription of the simulation, in case you weren't here:
11th Hour video
Mind Map Vocab Project
Sign up for Mindmeister.com
(You will then need to activate your account by clicking on the link in the email that they will send you!)
*Activate mindmeister account by clicking on link sent in email.
2. View the notes taken in class about Limiting Factors and Carrying Capacity.
Notes may be take on this graphic organizer:
Except Periods 2, 3 and 6: Make sure that your mindmiester account is activated (click on the link that was sent to you in an email from mindmeister).
Packet:
Easter Island Video
Human Population Growth & Earth's Carrying Capacity worksheet:
Population Maps Powerpoint:
Follow the links to complete the assignments #1-3 on the first page.
Complete the mini-assessment on the back of the worksheet from last class.
EARTHQUAKE in CHILE: WORLDWIDE IMPACTS! **Check this out!**
Create an account at www.edmodo.com (using your login and password from your mindmeister account). Use the class code that Mrs. Matthaei gives in class for your class period. Complete assignment (read article and respond) within edmodo. If you find that you need the class code again, please email me.
If not already done, complete the mini-assessment on the back of the yellow worksheet from last class.
Students begin Countries' Population Growth Rate activity. The worksheet is here:
The directions for the activity can be found in this powerpoint:
If done early, read about China's One Child Policy & the World Population Prediction:
When finished with test, get out laptop and go to: NatGeo's Aftermath: Population Zero - read Overview, view videos if you'd like, then launch the Interactive to experience the aftermath!!!
View this for Water Pollution slides and video:
New Question of the Day Sheet:
Final Project - Begin Part 2: The Eco-Web
Final Project - Part 1: The List should be completed
Final Project - Continue with Part 2: The Eco-Web
TURN IN SHEET!
Find out what your Ecological Footprint is!